Connect your hardware wallet safely to desktop apps and browsers with the trusted Trezor Bridge gateway.
Trezor Bridge is the secure gateway to your hardware wallet
A lightweight USB bridge that authorizes safe device connections, verifies firmware integrity, and enables seamless communication between your hardware wallet and trusted applications.
Secure connections
Encrypted channels and origin validation ensure only trusted apps talk to your hardware wallet through Trezor Bridge.
Firmware checks
Bridge helps verify firmware signatures and prompts users when updates are necessary, preserving crypto security.
Cross-platform
Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux — simple installer, reliable USB handling, and background-safe updates.
Privacy-focused
Minimal telemetry, local-first connections, and transparent open-source components to inspect and audit.
Trezor Bridge runs locally and establishes a secure communication layer between your hardware device and the web or desktop application. When you connect your hardware wallet, a safe handshake verifies the application origin, initiates encrypted messaging, and only exposes public data — private keys remain isolated on the device. This secure gateway simplifies using hardware-backed wallets while preserving the highest cryptographic protections.
Installation & compatibility
Trezor Bridge provides a simple installer for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The installer sets up a secure local service that your browser or desktop apps can use to detect and talk to Trezor hardware wallets. Compatibility includes most major desktop browsers and wallet applications that implement the Trezor communication protocol. Follow the installation guide to configure permissions, enable secure origin checks, and confirm device trust.
Best practices
Always download Trezor Bridge from official sources to avoid tampered installers.
Verify firmware prompts on the device before approving updates.
Use passphrase protection and multi-factor safeguards for additional custody security.
Security model
Trezor Bridge is designed to keep your private keys on your hardware wallet at all times. The bridge facilitates command and response messages but never has access to secrets. Applications can request signatures and public addresses; the device prompts you to confirm actions and signs only after you approve. The architecture minimizes attack surface by enforcing origin validation, TLS where applicable, and explicit user confirmations. This model supports the leading standards for hardware wallet security and ensures the bridge acts strictly as a secure gateway.
Developer & enterprise integrations
Developers can integrate Trezor Bridge into desktop apps and browser extensions using documented APIs and SDKs. Enterprises building custody solutions can rely on Bridge for robust USB handling, firmware verification hooks, and logged device events that aid operational security. Because Trezor Bridge is open-source, teams can audit the codebase, contribute patches, and adapt the gateway for custom deployments requiring high-assurance hardware wallet connectivity.
Get started
Download Trezor Bridge to start connecting your hardware wallet securely. Follow the step-by-step installation guide, review the security checklist, and confirm firmware signatures during first use. Join the community to report issues, suggest features, and help make the gateway faster, more secure, and easier to use for everyone who manages crypto with hardware wallets.